17.05.2018 ►JCSC ►Weekly News

Jain Center of Southern California

Swadhyay By Shri Hitesh Bhai Vidhikar - May 17, 2018

• When: Thursday, May 17, 8:30 - 10: 00 PM
• Where: Aradhana Hall.

Lecture By Shri Fulchandji Shastri May 17, 2018

• When: Thursday, May 17,8:30-9: 30 pm
• Where: Upstairs Classroom, JCSC
• Topic: Vivek Tatha Vinay

30th Anniversary Celebrations Of Jinalaya - May 18 - 20, 2018

We worship Supreme Soul (Tirthankara) by respectfully remembering and muttering His name,

Worshiping by usage we superimpose the real thing of His image by a statue, a photograph, or a picture.

Worshiping Him by devotedly serving the spiritual teacher in potentia.

In this way, Nam Nikshepa, Sthäpanä Nikshepa, and Dravya Nikshepa lead to Bhäva Nikshepa.

The Tirthankara now is known by four different ways: • Name (Nam). • Symbol (Sthapana). • Potentiality (Dravaya). • Actuality (Bhav).

Nam Nikshepa: In this category, the name is given to The Tirthankara:

This 30th Anniversary, representing 30 years of Kevala Jnana (omniscience) Kalyanak of our Mulnayak Shri Mahavirswami and

30years of Pratistha of all Tirthankaras by Sthapana Nikshepa.

JCSC will be celebrating with Pratistha Of All Tirthankara By Nam Nikshepa, meaning by the installation of Marble Taktis with name and Stuti(Sutra).

• Dignitary: Vidhikar Hiteshbhai Shah
• Musician: Shri Prashantbhai Shah

Satsang - Discussion - May 20, 2018

• When: Sunday, May 20, 2018.
• Time: 3 pm-7 pm (Dinner Included)
• Where: Jain Center Upstair Classroom.
• Agenda: Bhakti, Adyarmakalpadrum -Shibir 3 - Pravachan 1 - 4 followed by dinner.

"Sadhana Bhatti" Program - May 26 - 28, 2018

In keeping with the tradition of the past 3 years, JCSC is again pleased to announce a "Sadhana Bhatti" Program over the Memorial Day weekend presented by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur, Los Angeles Center, in the Aradhana Hall during Saturday, May 26th to Monday, May 28th from 7 am to 7 pm everyday.

This is a powerful program which initiates a seeker into meditation. Just as fire purifies gold, seekers too are purified in the fire of meditation.The program includes morning and evening prayers, yoga, meditation, introspection, jaap and Shri Rakeshbhai's discourse videos.To get the most benefit, it is preferred to observe maun for 72 hours and attend the program for all three days. However, if that is not possible, you may choose to attend one or two days and must observe maun for a minimum of 12 hours during the program sessions.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided each day at no charge.

The schedule for each day will be provided shortly.

Swadhyay Shibir By Dr Sanjeev Godha (In Hindi) - May 29 - 30, 2018

• When: Tue-Wed, May 29-30,2018.
• Where: Aradhana Hall.
• Time: Tue, May 29 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM (includes lunch and dinner)
• Time: Wed, May 30 - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (includes lunch)

Seminar On "The Power Of Spiritual Healing" - Jun 2, 2018

• When: Saturday, June 2, 2018,
• Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Where: Aradhana hall

12 Bhavna Shibir 2 - Jun 23 - 24, 2018

Wellness Challenge - Reduce Calorie Intake By 100 Calories Each Day

For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Reduce calorie intake by 100 calories each day." With over one-third American classified as being not just overweight but obese, many people would benefit from cutting calories to lose weight. Even those who are at a healthy weight might be able to benefit from reducing their caloric intake. Making a few simple changes to your diet can help you cut calories. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.

Tender Care Community Outreach Program (TCCOP) April 2018 update
ACC (Anekant Community Center)

Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and had very good support from the community.

We are continuing our routine of serving weekly breakfasts and monthly dinners, providing groceries, and visiting lonely patients. Making sandwiches for homeless in down town LA and Santa Ana.

We want to thank our sponsors for last month:

1. Rajul &Dhiren Mehta

2. Nishita &Jay Dadhanya

3 Kokila Mehta

4. Prena & Vipul Udani

5. Nayana Patel and Her Group for Dinner at Long Beach Church.

7. Pushpaben Shah, Serving friends of JCYC and Annonymus Donor were donors for sandwiches to LA Downtown Mission for homeless.

We can help you celebrate yours or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions meaningfully, by sponsoring an event in their honor! Also, if you want to help us in any of our projects please contact us.

Thank you in advance for your contributions.

Please call 714-856-4256 or contact any of us at the following:
Smita Doshi: <mailto:>
Sachi Jain:sachijain311@gmail.com<mailto:>
Darshna Shah: <mailto:>
Jayana Shah:
Prafulla Shah: :prafullashah@hotmail.com

Ongoing Programs - May, 2018

Lifetime Tithis

• 5/17 Shah Mehul & Sneha - Dedicated for Birthday of Mehul

Upcoming Events

• Jinalaya Anniversary - May 18 - 20, 2018

Dignitary Visits & Shibirs

• Significance Of Rituals: Shri Hiteshbhai - Thu, May 17, 2018, 8:30 - 10:00 PM
• Lecture by Shri Fulchandji - Thu, May 17, 8:30 - 9:30 PM - Upstairs Classroom 4
• Jinalaya Anniversary: Shri Hiteshbhai Shah (Vidhikar) - Fri - Sun, May 18 - 20, 2018
• "Sadhana Bhatti" Shibir - Sat - Mon, May 26/28, 2018.
• Swadhyay - Shibir by Dr. Sanjeev Godha: In Hindi -Tue -Wed, May 29 - 30, 2018.
• Spiritual Healing Seminar by Dr. Manju Jain and Amressh Mehta, Sat, June 2, 2018
• 12 Bhavna Shibir 2 - Shri Girishbhai - Sat - Sun, Jun 23 - 24, 2018

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